TECHNICAL ADVISOR

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a Technical Advisor for Project Morpheus, CSAF Strategic Studies Group under the Vice Chief of Staff providing strategic analysis designed to promote further understanding of and solutions to emerging requirements stemming from evolving global trends, innovation trends, geopolitics, and advanced technology developments. Responsibilities Serve as a consultant, manager, and technical expert on strategic innovation and incubation activities and processes for the Department of Air Force, overseeing efforts related to the Squadron Initiative Fund, Momentum Funds, and the Vice Chief's Challenge. Plans and executes initiatives in support of Project Morpheus and CSAF Strategic Studies Group (SSG) related to USAF Strategy, priorities, international initiatives and/or special projects of importance to senior leaders. Plans, organizes and oversees policy-shaping studies, briefings, proposals, and resolutions to senior Air Force leadership. Maintains a continuous liaison with other DAF Staff, Joint Staff, MAJCOM/NAF, CCMD, other service headquarters counterparts, and DOD offices to advocate and integrate USAF plans with other defense agencies. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include: (1) identifying new technologies and approaches to support strategic efforts and improve operational effectiveness and resiliency; (2) advocating for organizational interest by leading or participating in working groups, steering groups, meetings, conferences, seminars, etc.; (3) developing project timelines, budgets, and teams to resolve unprecedented issues; (4) leveraging relationships with commercial business, academia, venture capital and research centers to optimize strategic approaches and modernization efforts. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of strategic planning concepts, processes, methods and techniques to direct and manage the planning and execution of strategic engagements in USAF, AF/CVK, staff directorates and major subordinate commands. 2. Knowledge of the application of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative analytical and evaluative methods and techniques relating to innovation, as well as improvement and assessment of complex organizational processes and systems. 3. Knowledge of pertinent laws, regulations, policies, and precedents that effect the fielding and adoption of technology and its support to the Air Force and other services. 4. Skill to plan, organize, and direct multi-functional, multi-organizational team studies and to negotiate effectively for acceptance and implementation of recommendations involving substantial resources and/or requiring extensive changes in established procedures or policies. 5. Skill in oral and written communication to conduct briefings to high-level personnel and to develop complex reports and documents for command-level planning and decision-making purposes. 6. Ability to present complex and controversial issues to senior leaders in Congress, Air Force, and Joint Service forum PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.